Park Manager (Superintendent)

National Park Service

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About The Position

The Park Manager (Superintendent) serves as the superintendent of three National Park Service units that make up the St. Croix National Park Group: Christiansted National Historic Site, Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve, and Buck Island Reef National Monument. The position is duty-stationed at group headquarters in Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, where a cost-of-living allowance of 11.88% is authorized and subject to annual review and adjustment.

The incumbent directs the parks’ operations and management programs through front-line supervisors and subordinate staff. The organization includes Administration, Visitor and Resource Protection, Interpretation and Education, Natural and Cultural Resources, Commercial Services, and Facility Management branches. The Superintendent leads experienced managers and partner organizations, builds accountable and high-performing teams, and promotes collaboration, sound judgment, integrity, trust, lawful decision-making, stewardship, and public service.

The role represents the National Park Service in communications with Congress, government officials, organizations, and the public. It oversees resource protection, visitor services, law enforcement, interpretation, facilities, and maintenance, and secures and directs the financial and human resources needed to accomplish the parks’ mission. The duties are suitable for telework, which may be permitted with supervisor approval. The position requires wearing a uniform; a uniform allowance is provided. Occasional overnight travel may be required. Park or government housing is not available.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Must meet the GS-14 specialized experience requirement: at least one full year (52 weeks) of experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-13 grade level in Federal service, gained in the public or private sector.
• Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for the work and may include park-related or similar land management experience in technical, administrative, scientific, fish and wildlife management, recreation management, law enforcement, or other park-related work.
• Examples of qualifying experience include policy development and implementation related to protection, conservation, or management of park areas or similar operations; management work in a park, recreation, or conservation area; or directing park-related or similar land management programs through direct and indirect supervision.
• Current Federal employees must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements.
• Must pass a background investigation and favorable adjudication, E-Verify employment verification, and other applicable employment checks.
• Must participate in direct deposit and obtain a government charge card for travel; may be required to obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Must submit a financial disclosure report within 30 days of appointment.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period; the supervisory position may also require a supervisory probationary period.
• Education cannot be substituted for experience.
• May be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime, and to travel overnight away from home occasionally.
• Must meet all qualifications by the announcement closing date of November 3, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, plan, organize, develop, control, and evaluate operations and management programs for the St. Croix National Park Group.
• Represent the National Park Service in primary communications with members of Congress; Federal, State, regional, and local officials; public and private organizations; and the general public.
• Oversee natural and cultural resource protection and implementation of land protection initiatives.
• Manage visitor and resource protection programs, including overall direction of law enforcement functions and the Interpretation and Visitor Services Program.
• Manage park facility management and maintenance programs to maintain and preserve structures, landscapes, and monuments.
• Identify, obtain, and direct the financial and human resources needed to accomplish the parks’ mission.
• Lead the parks and partners in upholding the National Park Service vision in a complex and changing environment.
• Invest in, coach, and empower senior managers and fellow Superintendents; foster collaboration, accountability, integrity, and trust.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and other factors.
• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Relocation expenses may be paid for eligible selectees who live outside the local commuting area.
• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be offered to eligible and qualified candidates on a case-by-case basis; it is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed